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Mushroom festival, ballet and concert: how to spend a weekend in the Kaliningrad region for free and interestingly
Despite the damp and cold weather, cultural life in the Kaliningrad region continues. In order not to sit at home on weekends, anyone can attend a concert, creative conference or lecture for free. Klops has chosen public events that will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The game is designed to develop creative thinking, identify social problems and find solutions. Participants can suggest ideas for socially significant projects, as well as contribute to the creation of a bank of ideas for improving the urban environment. To participate, you need to register. The organizers will contact interested parties to clarify the details. When: Friday, October 18, 14:00~17:00. • 12:00 – 12:40 – Popular science lecture “Edible Strangers” for adults and literary salon “Mushroom Tales” for children. • 12:45 – 13:30 – Quiz “Everyone in a Hat” and creative master classes on making magnets or brooches from polymer clay, painting wood fly agarics. • 13:30 – 14:00 – Experimental laboratory, where you can learn a lot of interesting things about mushrooms. Mushroom picking on the Curonian Spit is only possible at specially designated resorts, so the organizers recommend familiarizing yourself with the map in advance to avoid fines. Location: The starting point of the event is at the parking lot of the Royal Forest Ecological Trail. You can join from 12:00 at the Visitor Center.
The performance of singer and songwriter Dmitry Chernov, a member of the Kaliningrad Union of Bards, a laureate of many festivals, promises to immerse guests in a lyrical and touching atmosphere. After the performance of the bard's works, visitors will be able to talk to the artist about his creative path. Admission is free. Where: Named in honor of the Central City Library. A. P. Chekhov (Moskovsky Prospekt, 39).
"Guardians of the Ruins" invite everyone to a clean-up day in the village of Trostniki, Gurevsky District. Work is underway to preserve the church as part of the improvement of the tourist route "Poleskoye Koltso". Participants must bring work clothes, tick repellent, a thermos of tea, water, snacks and dishes. If desired, you can bring a trimmer, rake, bucket or shovel. After work, volunteers inspect the site. Meeting time and place: 9 a.m. on the square near the former House of Soviets (bus ride), 10 a.m. Trostniki Church.
The producer of a documentary about whaling ships will tell the story of the Arctic flotilla "Yuri Dolgoruky", which operated from 1960 to 1975. Director Sergei Kornyushchenko will share his creative concept, and viewers will be able to see a working version of the film on the eve of its official release. Author Alexander Aderikhin will tell guests the idea of his new book, published as part of the "Whaling" project. Participation in the event is free, but registration is required. Where: Named after the Central City Library. A.P. Chekhov (Moskovsky Prospekt, 39).
The event will traditionally bring together writers, readers and poetry lovers. The program includes poetry and opportunities to communicate with like-minded people. During the meeting, an interactive game will be held using "poetic hats", the details of which will be published on the day of the meeting. The host is poet, actor and radio host Artur Zekov. Participants can create their own video of their poem, which will be shown on the big screen during the performance. To do this, you must contact the organizer in advance. Admission is free, but registration is required by phone: 8 (4012) 64-18-82. Where: Named in honor of the Kaliningrad Regional Youth Library. V. Mayakovsky (Bogdan Khmelnitsky St., 27).
The virtual tour "From the Old City to the City of the Future" takes place in the cozy hall of the library. Guests will immerse themselves in the history of Kaliningrad: from ancient Prussian settlements to the socialist metropolis. Participants will explore the territory located between the University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Moskovsky supermarket, using historical photographs and archival video. Admission is free. For registration and additional information, call: 46-69-63. Where: Named after the Central City Library. A.P. Chekhov (Moskovsky Prospekt, 39).